Media Advisory
Justice College signs Memoranda of Understanding to enhance the Justice System
23 August 2024
The Brigitte Mabandla Justice College (BMJC), the training arm of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD), has on Thursday, 22 August, formalized its commitment to enhancing the South African justice system by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with several key stakeholders.
These partnerships are designed to achieve critical strategic outcomes that will solidify BMJC’s position as a leading institution for legal education, cyberforensic training, and capacity building.
The MoUs, signed with the Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), Henley Business School, Soweto TVET College, North-West University, Tshwane University of Technology and the University of Pretoria, represent a concerted effort to address pressing skills and operational challenges in the justice sector.
These strategic collaborations will lead to the development of cutting-edge training programs tailored to the specific needs of the justice system, particularly in areas such as financial crime, cybercrime and complex litigation. By leveraging the expertise of its partners, BMJC will contribute to the creation of robust legal frameworks that are responsive to the evolving demands of the justice system, integrating new technologies and methodologies into both legal education and practice.
“This MOU further signify our efforts to reposition and rebrand the BMJC to respond to the dynamic modern challenges in the fight against crime and corruption. It is an opportunity to reinvest in the needs of our society in the administration of justice. I am confident that through these strategic collaborations, we will collectively be able to strengthen and bolster the administration of justice” said Advocate Doc Mashabane, the Director-General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
Moreover, these MoUs will foster joint research initiatives that explore the impact of technological advancements on crime and justice, supporting the development of innovative strategies for crime prevention and prosecution.
Through these partnerships, the DoJ&CD aims to build a more efficient and effective justice system, ultimately increasing public confidence in its ability to uphold the rule of law. The formalization of these MoUs marks a significant milestone in the transformation of BMJC and its strategic repositioning within the broader objectives of the DoJ&CD. By collaborating with these esteemed institutions, BMJC is committed to advancing the delivery of justice across South Africa, ensuring that the justice system is well-equipped to handle the complexities of the 21st century.
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Ms Kgalalelo Masibi
Chief Director: Communication Management
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Email: Mediaenquiries@justice.gov.za
Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
